Bilkent University Quality Management in Education

Bachelor of Arts in Classroom Teaching

Foundation

2024

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Arts in Classroom Teaching

Level of Qualification

First Cycle Degree

Mode of Study

Full Time

Admission & Registration Requirements

To begin undergraduate studies at Bilkent, all Turkish citizens must take the entrance examination YKS, administered by the national Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Based on the results of YKS, ÖSYM places students according to their preferences.
All international students who want to apply to Bilkent University for an undergraduate program have to go through an admission procedure. Various national exams and diplomas are used in evaluating the candidates.
In absence of these documents, the high school graduation score can also be evaluated for admission. The high school diploma and transcript along with an explanation of the high school's grading system will be needed.
English is the language of teaching at Bilkent University. Applicants are required to provide proof of their proficiency in English. Students whose level of English is insufficient to follow courses are required to enroll in the School of English Language.

Assessment of Student Performance

Apart from work conducted throughout the semester, students are usually asked to take a final examination and at least one midterm examination for a course. If a staff member considers it appropriate, practical laboratory work or other such assignments may be assessed as midterm examinations or as a final examination.

Grades are finalized when they are announced via the internet on the date specified in the Academic Calendar. Semester grades for practical studies and other non-lecture courses are determined by an evaluation of the student's overall work and performance throughout the semester.

Bilkent University's official grading system uses letter grades with pluses and minuses. Passing grades range from A+ to D; F, FX is failing. The quality-point equivalents of the grades are:

  A+   4.00   B+   3.30   C+   2.30   D+   1.30   F   0.00
  A   4.00   B   3.00   C   2.00   D   1.00   FX   0.00
  A-   3.70   B-   2.70   C-   1.70           FZ   0.00

Other grades used are S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), I (Incomplete), P (In Progress), T (Transfer), and W (Withdraw). These grades do not have quality-point equivalents.

S : accorded to students who are successful in non-credit courses.
     
U : accorded to students who are unsuccessful in non-credit courses.
     
I : accorded to students who, although otherwise successful, have failed to complete the required assignments for a course due to illness or some other valid reason. Proof of illness or other reason for non-completion must be submitted to the department chair within three days of the date of the final exam. A student receiving an incomplete grade for any course must make up for the deficiencies within 15 days after the final exam in order to obtain a grade. Otherwise, the grade I automatically becomes FX. At the discretion of the department chair, the period specified above may be extended until the beginning of the following semester.
     
P : progress.
     
T : reflects approved transferred courses from other universities or from an exchange program. A student with a grade of T is exempted from an equivalent number of credits on the condition that the courses are accepted by the department on the recommendation of the department chair and with the approval of the board of the faculty/school. This grade may provide an exemption for a particular course at the program.
     
W : student has withdrawn from the course before the end of the semester.

A student with extraordinary performance in a course may be granted an A+ grade. However, the number of A+ grades in a given course is limited based on class size: If the class size is less than 25 students, no A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 25 and 74 students, only one A+ grade may be given; if the class size is between 75 and 124 students, two A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 125 and 174 students, three A+ grades may be given; if the class size is between 175 and 225 students, four A+ grades may be given; if the class size is more than 225 students, five A+ grades may be given. (The letter grade A+ was instituted beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year.)

An undergraduate student who receives a grade of C or higher in a course (or S in a non-credit course) is considered to have satisfactorily completed that course.

A student who receives a grade of C-, D+, or D in a course can only be considered to have completed that course if his/her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 2.00 or higher.

A student receiving either F, FX, FZ, or U in a course is considered to be unsuccessful in that course. Students who have failed a course in the curriculum program must repeat the course within the following two semesters. Those who fail first year English courses must repeat these courses the very next semester they are offered. The university may register a student to these courses and not allow for a course to be dropped. Students on probation who received C-, D+ or D grades in previous semesters may repeat any of these courses.

In addition to taking the required courses in a given semester, students with "Satisfactory" standing may also repeat courses taken in the previous two semesters for which they received a B-, C+, C, C-, D+ or D grade, provided there is room in the section. Registration to these courses takes place on the dates as announced by the Rectorate.

On condition that at least one course of all curriculum requirements of an elective set has already been taken, an elective course from this elective set can be taken in place of courses taken before for this elective requirement. In this case, the previously taken elective course will appear in the transcript but will not be included in the CPA calculation. Once established, such course matching cannot be changed. The previously taken elective course can be repeated to fulfill another curriculum requirement.

A student's academic performance is determined at the end of each semester by computing an average of the grades he/she has received during that semester. For each course, the grade point equivalent of the letter grade received by the student is multiplied by the credit units for that course; the sum of these products is then divided by the total credit units taken in that semester to yield the Grade Point Average (GPA) for that semester. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by multiplying the grade point equivalent of the letter grade by the credit units for each course and then dividing the total sum by the total credit units taken in the program.

National Degree Qualifications

2.1.2. Teacher Education and Educational Sciences BACHELOR’S degree Qualifications (Academic Weighted)
NQF-HETR
LEVEL
KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical
- Conceptual
SKILLS
- Cognitive
- Practical
COMPETENCES
Competence to Work
Independently and
Take Responsibility
Learning Competence Communication and Social
Competence
Field Specific Competence
6th Level Bachelor's

EQF-LLL:
6th Level

QF-EHEA:
1st Cycle
Qualifications that signify completion of the sixth cycle are awarded to students who
K1. Based on the competencies gained in secondary education; comprehends the concepts related to his/her field and the relationships between the concepts.
K2. Has knowledge about the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
K3. Discusses the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
K4. Has knowledge about/Knows teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, measurement and evaluation ways related to the field.
K5. Has knowledge of the development, learning characteristics and difficulties of the students.
K6. Recognizes national and international cultures.
S1. Uses advanced information sources related to the field.
S2. Conceptualizes events and facts related to the area, examines with scientific methods and techniques, interprets and evaluates the data.
S3. Defines and analyzes the problems related to the field, develops solution suggestions / suggestions for the solution based on evidence and research.
S4. Implements the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques considering the develop characteristics and individual differences of the students; with the characteristics and achievements of the subject.
S5. Develops materials appropriate to the subject and the needs of the student.
S6. Evaluates the student's achievements in a multi-faceted way using different methods.
W1. Takes responsibility in individual and group works and effectively fulfills the task undertaken.
W2. Knows himself/herself as an individual; uses his/her creative and strong aspects and develops his/her weak aspects.
W3. Takes responsibility individually and as a team member so as to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practice.
L1. Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired with a critical approach.
L2. Determines learning needs and directs learning.
L3. Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning.
L4. Uses the ways to access information effectively.
C1. Participates actively in artistic and cultural activities.
C2. Demonstrates sensitivity to events/developments on the agenda of society and the world, and follows these developments.
C3. Plans and implements professional projects and activities for the social environment in which he/she lives with a the sense of social responsibility.
C4. Informs relevant persons and institutions on issues related to his/her field.
C5. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions for the solutions to the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
C6. Being able to use a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 level to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
C7. Uses information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer User License.
C8. Lives in different cultures, and adapts to social life.
F1. Being an example for the society with his/her appearance, attitude, demeanor and behavior.
F2. Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values.
F3. Acts and participates in quality management and processes.
F4. Establishes personal and institutional interactions in order to create and sustain a safe school environment.
F5. Has sufficient awareness on environmental protection and occupational safety.
F6. Being aware of the national and universal sensitivities expressed in the National Education Fundamental Law.
F7. Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation regarding duties, rights and responsibilities as an individual and in the field.

Education Objectives

At the end of the program the graduates, - Will be able to teach in various educational environments, including public, private, and international schools. - Will be able to educate students in multicultural and international settings, fostering global education. - Will be able to implement innovative teaching methods and educational technologies to enhance student outcomes globally. - Will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by engaging in continuous professional development, and self-reflection.

Program Outcomes

  1. a. Apply learning and teaching approaches, theories, teaching methods and techniques specific to the field of classroom teaching effectively while acquiring and applying the current knowledge and skills required by the teaching profession.
  2. b. Present a profile that reflects the cultural values of Türkiye and giving importance to universal values while following the international literature as well as the national literature.
  3. c. Have communication/access with/to national/international professional organisations, colleagues and resources in the digital environment while creating a rich learning environment for students.
  4. d. Acquire competencies in teaching and research for professional development, and reflecting the outcomes to/for the students.
  5. e. Identify and use traditional and alternative measurement / assessment methods and techniques in the field of classroom teaching.
  6. f. Adopt professional ethical values and be in cooperation with stakeholders, with due regard to personal and professional social responsibilities.
  7. g. Use the Turkish language correctly and effectively as well as develop written and oral communication skills in English,
  8. h. Demonstrate a critical way of thinking, generate new ideas and have problem-solving skills.
  9. i. Research the structure and requirements of national and international programmes to produce lesson plans by following the requirements of national and international programmes.
  10. j. Take advantage of the campus life where students are engaged in diversity, creativity and commitment outside coursework through artistic, cultural, sportive and intellectual activities.

Program Outcomes/Degree Qualification Matrix

 Program Outcomes
Qualification(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
W1
W2
W3
L1
L2
L3
L4
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7

Program Curriculum

First Year
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
CS 121 Introduction to Computer Applications and Programming 2 2 3 5
EDU 101 Educational Foundations I 0 3 5
EDU 113 Türkiye Geography, Geopolitics and History 0 4 6,5
ENG 101 English and Composition I 5 0 3 5
GE 100 Orientation 0 0 1 2
MATH 103 Thinking Mathematically I 3 0 3 5
TURK 101 Turkish I 0 0 2 3,5
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 102 Educational Foundation II 0 3 5
EDU 114 Fundamentals of Science and Its Applications 0 3 5
ENG 102 English and Composition II 5 0 3 5 ELS 101 or ENG 101 or ENG 103
TURK 102 Turkish II 0 0 2 3,5
Mathematics / Science Elective 3
Social Science Core Elective 3
Second Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 201 Information and Instructional Technologies 0 3 5
EDU 215 Literacy Education (in Turkish) 0 3 5
GE 250 Collegiate Activities Program I 0 0 0 1
HIST 200 History of Turkey 3 0 4 6,5
HUM 111 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas I 3 0 3 5 ENG 101
Arts Core Elective 3
Mathematics / Science Elective 3
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 202 Teaching Methods, Planning and Evaluation 0 4 6,5
EDU 205 International Primary School Programs 0 3 5
EDU 214 Drama, Game and Physical Activities Education 0 3 5
EDU 216 Teaching Turkish (in Turkish) 0 3 5
EDU 221 Community Service Practices 0 2 3,5
GE 251 Collegiate Activities Program II 0 0 1 2 GE 250
HUM 112 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas II 3 0 3 5 HUM 111 or HUM 121
Third Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
COMD 358 Professional Communication 3 0 3 5
EDU 303 Ethics, Morals and Values in Education (in Turkish) 0 3 5
EDU 305 School Experience I 0 3 5
EDU 311 Teaching Life and Social Studies 0 3 5
EDU 313 Teaching Mathematics 0 4 6,5
EDU 315 Teaching Science and Environment 0 3 5
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 304 Turkish Education System & School Administration 0 2 3,5
EDU 306 Special Education and Inclusion 0 2 3,5
EDU 308 School Experience II 0 3 5
EDU 316 Teaching Religious Culture and Ethics (in Turkish) 0 3 5
Mathematics / Science Elective 3
Professional Knowledge Elective 3
Professional Knowledge Elective 3
Fourth Year
 
Autumn Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 401 Teaching Practice I 0 5 7,5
EDU 413 Teaching Music 0 3 5
EDU 415 Foreign Language Teaching in Primary School 0 3 5
EDU 421 STEAM Education 0 3 5
Professional Knowledge Elective 3
 
Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Hours Credits Prerequisite Options
Lecture Lab/Studio
/Others
Bilkent ECTS
EDU 402 Teaching Practice II 0 5 7,5
EDU 404 Guidance and Counseling in Schools 0 2 3,5
EDU 416 Teaching Visual Arts 0 3 5
EDU 490 Graduation Project: Research Methods and Applications 0 3 5
Professional Knowledge Elective 3


Elective Courses in the Curriculum

Elective Count Program Outcomes Options
Arts Core Elective 1  
Mathematics / Science Elective 3  
Professional Knowledge Elective 4  
Social Science Core Elective 1